The average train between Liverpool and Leith takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Leith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Leith. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Leith at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Leith. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Leith station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Liverpool to Leith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Leith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Liverpool to Leith train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Leith is 285.1 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 10m.